Top 10 Popular Energy Moves Of May 2023
May 2023's Energy Industry Transformers: A Compilation of the Most Impactful Executive Shifts
In the dynamic realm of energy, May 2023 was ablaze with captivating senior executive maneuvers that left an indelible mark on the landscape. Venture into the world of strategic appointments and industry shapers as TALNT's spotlight reveals the Top 10 Energy Power Moves. From visionary advisors propelling new horizons to CFO champions driving financial fortitude, this chronicle unearths the pinnacle of executive prowess in fields ranging from mining and technology to sustainability and innovation. Immerse yourself in the narratives that define the energy realm's evolutionary journey, illuminated by the compelling stories behind these pivotal transitions.
1. iMetal Resources Appoints Robert Scott as Inaugural Advisor
iMetal Resources announced the formation of an Advisory Board to assist in the further development of the Company and the appointment of Mining Industry Veteran Robert Scott as the Inaugural Advisor. Saf Dhillon, President & Chief Executive Officer, stated: "We are extremely pleased to welcome Rob to our team. The addition of such a highly accomplished mining executive is an endorsement of all we have built to date as we continue to enhance IMR shareholder value through the exploration and development of our highly prospective projects."
2. Xander Resources Appoints Khalid Naeem as Chief Financial Officer
Xander Resources announced the appointment of Deepak Varshney, the Companys current President, and CEO, as Corporate Secretary of the Company, and Khalid Naeem as CFO of the Company. Khalid Naeem is a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of financial and executive experience. Mr. Naeem is also the CFO of Usha Resources Ltd., Totec Resources Ltd. and Western Metallica Resources Corp., TSX Venture Exchange listed issuers.
3. WesCan Energy Appoints Leo Berezan to the Board of Directors
WesCan Energy Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo Berezan to the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Berezan is a Vancouver-based businessman and a major shareholder in the Company. He has extensive real estate holdings in British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba as well as in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. He has also been a director and co-owner of R.M. Berezan & Son Ltd. for over 45 years which is involved in the ownership and leasing of a diverse landscape of commercial real estate.
4. Wellington Water Elevates Tonia Haskell to Chief Executive Leadership
Wellington Water has appointed Tonia Haskell as its new chief executive. Haskell has been acting chief executive since January. Before this, she was also the group manager for the network development and delivery group at Wellington Water for five years. Prior to that was Wellington region chief operations officer at NZ Bus. Wellington Waters interim chairperson Nick Leggett welcome her appointment and said her experience would be a "huge advantage" to deliver on the new water reform priorities.
5. Vianode Appoints Burkhard Straube and Hans Erik Vatne as CEO and COO
Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials with a greener footprint, announced the appointment of Burkhard Straube as Chief Executive Officer, and Hans Erik Vatne as new Chief Operating Officer. Both leaders bring extensive experience to Vianode, as the company is delivering on its growth plan. Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015. Straube, who has extensive international leadership experience from SGL Carbon, BASF, and DyStar, will begin as Vianode CEO on 1 October 2023.
6. Vedanta Appoints Sonal Shrivastava as CFO Amid Renewed Call for Chipmakers in India
India renews call for chipmakers as Anil Agarwals efforts drag Vedanta Ltd has appointed Sonal Shrivastava as its chief financial officer with effect from June 1, the company said today. Shrivastava joins the Holcim group, where she was the CFO for their Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa operations. At Vedanta, Shrivastava will be spearheading the groups financial strategy and be responsible for accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, financial planning, and analytics, while driving digitalization and profitability.
7. Tom Peregoodoff Joins Arizona Silver Exploration as Director
Mr. Tom Peregoodoff has over 30 years of resource industry experience, much of it in greenfield and brownfield exploration and resource development. Currently, Mr. Peregoodoff is President, CEO, and a Director of Apollo Silver Corp. and a director of TSX-V-listed American Copper Development Corp. and ASX-listed American West Metals Ltd. Prior to this Mr. Peregoodoff was President and CEO of Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. where he led Peregrine from the resource development phase and initial engineering through to the eventual sale to DeBeers Canada in 2018.
8. Terra Balcanica Resources appoints Rodney Stevens as Business Development Officer
Terra Balcanica Resources Corp.announces the appointment of Rodney Stevens as its Business Development Officer. Mr. Stevens is a CFA Charterholder with over a decade of experience in the capital markets, first as an investment analyst with Salman Partners Inc., and subsequently as a merchant and investment banker. Mr. Stevens was also a portfolio manager registered with Wolverton Securities Ltd. and over the course of his career, he has been instrumental in assisting financings, mergers, and acquisitions worth over C$1 billion in transactional value.
9. TAG Oil Strengthens Management Team with New VPs in Egypt
TAG Oil is pleased to announce the formal appointment of two new highly experienced VPs with strong operational backgrounds and the promotion of the Companys accomplished country manager, which will enhance TAG Oils management team in Egypt and the broader MENA region. Mr. Gamal Rezk has been promoted to VP & General Manager of TAG Petroleum Egypt Ltd., along with the appointment of Mr. Samir Abady who joins as VP & Operations Manager, and Mr. Kevin Baxter as VP & Technical Manager of TPEL.
10. SunPower hires Jennifer Johnston as new COO
SunPower Corp., a leading solar technology and energy services company, today (May 1) announced Jennifer Johnston as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 8, 2023. As COO, she will oversee SunPower operations and customer care organizations. Johnston brings more than two decades of experience leading teams in operations, manufacturing, logistics, and finance.
